Swan Lake

By Will Noel

Swan Lake Tulsa OK.

Many people who grew up in Tulsa have visited or at least heard of Swan Lake. However, for those of us like myself who were not raised here in Tulsa, this place is not of familiarity.  Swan Lake is a historical location in Tulsa located on Utica Street and Peoria Avenue.

Swan Lake formerly known as Orcutt Lake was originally a watering hole until 1910 when it was developed into an amusement park consisting of a swimming pool and a roller coaster.  By 1917, the park became a residential area and the only attraction remaining from the amusement park is the lake itself.

 If you were to visit Swan Lake today, you would find this historical preservation is now surrounded by mansions built in the Twentieth century. These houses vary in style but all seem to have one thing in common.

When talking to a homeowner on Swan Lake she said, “We love living here, and the neighborhood is like a family”. Almost every house neighboring the lake has some sort of swan decoration whether that is a swan mailbox, swan statues, or other décor displaying swans. This neighborhood is very rich in culture and serves as a major focal point in Tulsa and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. In 2011, The American Planning Association named Swan Lake a top ten neighborhood.